Comments on: FDA Should Warn About Zinc Poisoning From Denture Creams

By: Numbness, Tingling in the Arms and Hands, Weakness, and Loss of Balance

Numbness, Tingling in the Arms and Hands, Weakness, and Loss of Balance — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:40:44 +0000

[...] Cream: Poligrip, Fixodent, and other denture creams contain zinc. We need some zinc for good health, but too much zinc can cause zinc poisoning leading [...]

By: Forgive Us Our Daily Toxins | Baby Products

Forgive Us Our Daily Toxins | Baby Products — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:31:06 +0000

[...] Another thing I found interesting was the rise in use of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) for acne, scarring, wrinkles, yet it causes doubling of UV-induced skin damage and potential higher risk for skin cancer. These acids were found in 1 out of 17 products the EWG analyzed and 10% of those were moisturizers with 6% sunscreen, the irony is the FDA and/or manufacturer has no warning label regulation considering some of these products containing the dangerous BHA and AHA acids are designed specifically for use in the sun. So you are adding a product to your skin thinking you are getting some protection yet you are actually adding to the risk for skin cancer (EWG/Connealy 2006). Sunscreens contain zinc (one of the main active ingredients) and has been shown just recently that concentrations of zinc in the body will cause neurological problems. This link has come to light with denture creams and possible overuse, causing neurological problems in people that were using them; so following this revelation I began to think about using a shot glass full of sunscreen (as we’re told we should, reapply at least every 2 hours) and then going in the sun while letting the sun bake this into the skin thus into the bloodstream which could eventually show up as health problems, something to consider. (http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/04/fda-should-warn-about-zinc-poisoning-from-denture-creams.html) [...]

By: barbara h

barbara h — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:04:46 +0000

Does the fixodent powder have the same high levels of zinc that the cream does. I have most of the the side effects. I have unusual fatigue along with it. I will discontinue the use of this product,untill I hear if it is ok.

By: Barbara C. on April 21st,2009 10:53pm

Barbara C. on April 21st,2009 10:53pm — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:54:06 +0000

My husband uses the fixodent powder for his top half of his dentures,what can he use for the bottom half of his dentures.because he did use the fixodent cream, as of now he won’t, since we found out there is a warnning on this product..So what should we use. Please let me know ASAP.

THANK YOU
Barbara C.

By: vickie bogue

vickie bogue — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:21:03 +0000

does the powder fixodent cause the same problems, and what brand can i use that will not cause these problems,

By: Norina C

Norina C — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:49:04 +0000

Could you please recommend a denture cream that does NOT contain zinc?
Could you please respond as soon as possible, I am very concerned for my elderly family members that use these products.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Norina C